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Xbox Fan Wins Legal Battle Against Microsoft Over Hacked Account
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A Brazilian Xbox player successfully sued Microsoft after a hack resulted in a lost digital library, winning a court order for account restoration and $400.
Brazilian Court Forces Microsoft to Restore Hacked Xbox Account
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Brazil Proposes New Consumer Laws to Protect Gamers' Digital Rights
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Sony's Disc-Free Future Is Turning Every PlayStation Tweet Into a Protest
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Marvel Tōkon hit with 132-country Steam region lock due to PSN requirement
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Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls Blocked in 132 Countries on Steam
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PlayStation to Delete 551 Movies From User Libraries This September
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Halo: Campaign Evolved Requires PlayStation Accounts for Split-Screen
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Xbox Hasn’t Just Shot Itself In The Foot, It’s Blown Off A Whole Limb
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Nintendo Switch 2 Purchasing Restrictions Implemented in Japan for 2026
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Marathon Season 2 Free Week Details and 2026 Update Information
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PS5 Security Vulnerability Exposed: How Social Engineering Risks Accounts
A major PlayStation 5 account security vulnerability has been exposed via social engineering. Learn how minimal personal data can lead to account theft.
Prominent PlayStation 5 Podcaster Account Hacked: Security Warning 2026
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Star Citizen Alpha 4.8 Update: Full Account Wipe Details for 2026
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Crimson Desert Update 1.14.00 Adds Cross-Save Functionality
Pearl Abyss has released patch 1.14.00 for Crimson Desert, bringing cross-save support to PC and consoles. Learn how to link your accounts and manage your data.
Embark Studios Issues Bans Following Arc Raiders Item Duplication Exploit
Embark Studios is cracking down on Arc Raiders players who abused a recent item duplication glitch, resulting in account suspensions and inventory wipes.
Marvel Tōkon hit with 132-country Steam region lock due to PSN requirement
Marvel Tōkon is restricted on Steam in 132 countries lacking PSN access, marking another Sony controversy following the Helldivers 2 account requirement.
Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls Blocked in 132 Countries on Steam
Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls faces regional restrictions on Steam in 132 countries, mirroring the Helldivers 2 PlayStation Network account requirement controversy.